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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 1998
Economic Geography
Question No. 180Interactive Test Mode
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Q180. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: | List-I (Minerals) | List-II (Mining area) | | :--- | :--- | | A. Graphite | 1. Bellary | | B. Lead | 2. Didwana | | C. Salt | 3. Rampa | | D. Silver | 4. Zawar | Codes :

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I (Minerals)List-II (Mining area)
A. Graphite1. Bellary
B. Lead2. Didwana
C. Salt3. Rampa
D. Silver4. Zawar

Codes :

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Correct Answer: Option (B) — A-1; B -4; C-2; D-3

Concept & Option Breakdown

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  • Graphite (A): Associated with Bellary (1) in Karnataka.
  • Lead (B): Zawar mines (4) in Udaipur, Rajasthan are famous for lead and zinc.
  • Salt (C): Didwana (2) in Rajasthan is a well-known inland salt lake and salt-producing center.
  • Silver (D): Historically extracted as a byproduct in Rampa / Visakhapatnam region (3) in Andhra Pradesh.

Matching: A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Zawar in Rajasthan is India's most famous Lead-Zinc mine (B-4) and Didwana is a famous saline playa lake for salt (C-2), which immediately singles out option (b).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1998 (Q180)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Economic Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — A-1; B -4; C-2; D-3

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1998 Q180

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1998 GS Paper I Question 180 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1998 Geography (Economic Geography) question is Option (B): "A-1; B -4; C-2; D-3". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 1998 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Geography" and micro-topic "Economic Geography". You can explore all repeated questions from Economic Geography in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Economic Geography UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Zawar in Rajasthan is India's most famous LeadZinc mine (B4) and Didwana is a famous saline playa lake for salt (C2), which immediately singles out option (b).

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